‘Gladiator,’ ‘Traffic’ lead Golden Sat noms

Soderbergh nominated as best helmer for two films

With 10 nominations, DreamWorks/Universal’s “Gladiator” and USA Films’ “Traffic” (with nine) led the field of noms for the fifth annual Golden Satellite Awards, to be presented by the International Press Academy at a ceremony held Jan. 14 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Both films are up for kudos in the category of motion picture drama, with the remaining noms including Universal’s “Billy Elliot,” U’s “Erin Brockovich,” Fox Searchlight’s “Quills” and Fine Line’s “Dancer in the Dark.”

The 10 noms for “Gladiator” include Ridley Scott for director, Russell Crowe for actor in a drama, and Joaquin Phoenix for supporting actor in a drama.

“Traffic’s” noms include Steven Soderbergh for director and Benicio Del Toro for supporting actor in a drama. Soderbergh is competing against himself, since he’s also nominated for “Erin Brockovich.”

Francis Ford Coppola will be feted with the IPA’s newly named Mary Pickford Award for outstanding artistic contribution to the entertainment industry.

Other special achievement awards will be presented to Thom Mount, for his career of service in the entertainment industry; Robert Brown, new talent; “The West Wing,” television ensemble; and “Traffic” for motion picture ensemble.

The org presents noms in 24 film categories, as well as 10 TV races, and four new-media divisions.

The following is a list of nominees for all 38 categories:

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Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

Joan Allen – THE CONTENDER (DreamWorks)

Gillian Anderson – THE HOUSE OF MIRTH (Sony Pictures Classics)

Bjork – DANCER IN THE DARK (FineLine Features)

Ellen Burstyn – REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (Artisan)

Laura Linney – YOU CAN COUNT ON ME (Paramount Classics)

Julia Roberts – ERIN BROCKOVICH (Universal/Columbia)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

Jamie Bell – BILLY ELLIOT (Universal Pictures)

Sean Connery – FINDING FORRESTER (Columbia)

Russell Crowe – GLADIATOR (DreamWorks/Universal)

Ed Harris – POLLOCK (Sony Pictures Classics)

Geoffrey Rush – QUILLS (Fox)

Denzel Washington – REMEMBER THE TITANS (Walt Disney Pictures)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Brenda Blethyn – SAVING GRACE

Sandra Bullock – MISS CONGENIALITY

Glenn Close – 102 DALMATIANS

Camaeron Diaz – CHARLIE’S ANGELS

Jenna Elfman – KEEPING THE FAITH

Renee Zellweger – NURSE BETTY

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

George Clooney – O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (Touchstone & Universal)

Michael Douglas – WONDER BOYS (Paramount Pictues)

Richard Gere – DR. T & THE WOMEN (Artisan)

Christopher Guest – BEST IN SHOW

Eddie Murphy – NUTTY PROFESSOR II

Edward Northon – KEEPING THE FAITH (Walt Disney Pictures)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama

Judi Dench – CHOCOLAT (Miramax)

Catherine Deneuve – DANCER IN THE DARK (FineLine Features)

Jennifer Ehle/Rosemary Harris – SUNSHINE (Paramount Classics)

Samantha Morton – JESUS’ SON

Julie Walters – BILLY ELLIOT (Universal Pictures)

Kate Winslet – QUILLS (Fox)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama

Jeff Bridges – THE CONTENDER (DreamWorks)

Robert De Niro – MEN OF HONOR (Fox)

Benicio del Toro – TRAFFIC (USA Films)

Albert Finney – ERIN BROCKOVICH (Universal/Columbia)

Bruce Greenwood – THIRTEEN DAYS (New Line Cinema)

Joaquin Phoenix – GLADIATOR (DreamWorks/Universal)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical